Fremont : Nebraska

Located in eastern Nebraska, along the Platte River, Fremont is a city in Dodge County, near Omaha. It is known locally as the “Big Fish of the Platte." The community was named after explorer, John C. Frémont.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total land area of 19.2 km² (7.4 mi²). It has an elevation of approximately 366 meters (1,203 feet) above sea level.

Elevation: 1198 feet

Land area: 7.4 square miles

Latitude: 41.44 N

Longitude: 96.49 W

Population:  25,314 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

    * John C. Fremont Days
    * Bluegrass N' Country Festival
    * Homesteaders Fair

Attractions:

    * Fremont and Elkhorn Valley Railroad
    * Louis E. May Historical Museum